Going off to school is a real milestone in the lives of young people and their parents. It is not unusual for both to be excited and anxious at the same time. Knowing exactly what will be needed, and allowed, can be difficult. Once the kids get settled in, they usually think of dozens of things they left behind or can't afford to pick up on their limited budgets. Sensible gift baskets for college students Flagstaff families send during the college years will be remembered.
Snacks and treats are always a crowd pleaser, but they are quickly gobbled up without adding any nutrition to your kid's college diet. A better choice might be some microwave cookware, one serving meal packages, and a stainless steel water bottle. They sell big ceramic mugs that come with vented lids that will let kids warm a full meal package at one time.
Steel water bottles are a great addition to care packages. They will keep drinks hot or cold long enough to get kids through their morning classes or an afternoon of studying. They also encourage your student to make her own morning coffee instead of opting for standing in line for expensive lattes. One serving packaged meals are a healthy alternative to a vending machine or a pizza delivery. They are a lot less expensive as well.
You can fill a practical care package with things like socks, laundry pods, and a phone charger with a long cord. Socks are a great idea and not something that everybody thinks about. Socks are one of those things that always seem to be in need. Sending extra pairs in a variety of colors will be appreciated.
Things like detergent and cleaning supplies are expensive for kids on tight budgets. Throwing in disinfecting wipes and air fresheners with the pods is a good idea. Sending a charger with an extra long cord will allow them to keep the phone with them wherever they are in a room.
Things can get tense on campus, especially during finals. A basket filled with toys will make a good diversion between cram sessions. You can fill it up with small items like frisbees, paddles and balls, and an over the door basketball hoop complete with foam basketball. Squeeze toys and slinkies are good ideas for a kid with limited space and tests coming up.
Student apartments and dorm rooms can be pretty plain without decorations. Sending some holiday accessories will give new roommates a chance to get to know one another better. Spending time planning how and where to hang the garlands and lights you sent can be a bonding experience. A diffuser filled with pine scent will add to the general aura and mask unpleasant odors.
College kids love to get packages from home no matter what's in them. If it is something they can use and enjoy so much the better. It makes a strange place feel more like home.
Snacks and treats are always a crowd pleaser, but they are quickly gobbled up without adding any nutrition to your kid's college diet. A better choice might be some microwave cookware, one serving meal packages, and a stainless steel water bottle. They sell big ceramic mugs that come with vented lids that will let kids warm a full meal package at one time.
Steel water bottles are a great addition to care packages. They will keep drinks hot or cold long enough to get kids through their morning classes or an afternoon of studying. They also encourage your student to make her own morning coffee instead of opting for standing in line for expensive lattes. One serving packaged meals are a healthy alternative to a vending machine or a pizza delivery. They are a lot less expensive as well.
You can fill a practical care package with things like socks, laundry pods, and a phone charger with a long cord. Socks are a great idea and not something that everybody thinks about. Socks are one of those things that always seem to be in need. Sending extra pairs in a variety of colors will be appreciated.
Things like detergent and cleaning supplies are expensive for kids on tight budgets. Throwing in disinfecting wipes and air fresheners with the pods is a good idea. Sending a charger with an extra long cord will allow them to keep the phone with them wherever they are in a room.
Things can get tense on campus, especially during finals. A basket filled with toys will make a good diversion between cram sessions. You can fill it up with small items like frisbees, paddles and balls, and an over the door basketball hoop complete with foam basketball. Squeeze toys and slinkies are good ideas for a kid with limited space and tests coming up.
Student apartments and dorm rooms can be pretty plain without decorations. Sending some holiday accessories will give new roommates a chance to get to know one another better. Spending time planning how and where to hang the garlands and lights you sent can be a bonding experience. A diffuser filled with pine scent will add to the general aura and mask unpleasant odors.
College kids love to get packages from home no matter what's in them. If it is something they can use and enjoy so much the better. It makes a strange place feel more like home.
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